Shampoo shield



Feb, 3, 1925. 1,524,863'

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retenir 'relic HENRY BURTON-HOUSTON', or sronfins, wnsnrnerorn assi-anon orf'oNE-nnnrro Gnonen fr. Hansen; or san'rfnannorrr, Uran?- SHAIVIP OO SHIELD.

Application filed February 12, 1923. Serial No. 618,748.

To @Zfwhomit' 'may concern:

Biev it known that l, HENRY BURTON HoUsroN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Spokane, in the county of VSpokane andl State 'of llashington, have invented a certain new and useful lmprovemcnt in Shampoo Shields, of which the following'is afull, clear, concise, and exact description, reference-'being had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part. of this specification.

My invention relates to shields for protecting the. face and eyes when washing, rinsing, or otherwise treating the head, scalp or hair.

I `am aware that protection of this sort without which the water, suds or other fluid will runY down over the face and into the eyes, has' been proposed heretofore. Such shields with whichl am familiar' are however stretched down over the top of the head. In a barber shop the person usually remainsy in the chair while the head is soaped. A shield is not necessary at that time and would in fact interfere with the proper soaping` of the head; After `proper Soaping or other treatment, the person is directed to a bowl or basin, and uponbending his head forwardly over the same the shampoois completed andvvater is applied torinse out the soap, and it is at that time that ashield is desirable. If a shield were stretched over the top of the head after Soaping, some of the suds at least, would be forced downv onto the face below the shield andfinto the eyes. shieldsv are irritating when in place and tosecure attachment to the head, and a drain, expensive, complicated and cumbersome constructions have resulted.

According to my invention, the shield is formed to admit the face and is provided with a marginal edge formed to conform to the faceand into the eyes "as well as the ir` ritationcaused by and diiculty of attachment of a fshield to the head.' f The edge of the shield is simply properly engaged with the face about the lower edge of the hair,

Furthermore, such said, edge' being preferably sufhicie'ntly. 'yield-y able: or 'flexible to conform snugly or closely to the various face contoursy presented thereto. f

I contemplatethe provisio'iiof sanita-ry coverst'for yappli'cation Vto and removalv from the edgeof 'the shield presented to theface, as wellas va drainpfo'r draining off the suds, water or other fluid, so that itfcannotpos sibly reachtheface or eyes.l I further provide for supporting the shield either manu ally or for fiXedly or removably.' attaching the same to a stand or to the bowl or basin. A more spec-inc 'feature 1s the provision of a frame which, in addition to servingas a frame, functions as a combined ysul'ap'o'rtand drain for the device. ,y

In addition to the' provisions and advantages above set fortli,t is an'aim offiny invention to provide a` simpl'efand inexpensive,

device, the use of which'will'hbe simple. and

shieldV embodying my invention, sliowingfther same applied to the face;v

Fig. 2 is a top pln'view of 'the shield;

`Fig-."3 vis a detail cross-section taken on line 3 3 of Fig-2; p

Fig. lvis a detail"cross-section taken von line 4r-l of Fig. 1 showing a sanitary cover for the upper edge 'of the shield;`

Fig. 5A isa fragmentary perspective view of the sanitary cover shown inFig. 4 and in dotted lines in Fig. l;

Fig.l 6 is a. fragmentary perspective view showing a shield embodyingmy invention detachably and adjustably securedto a basin or stand;

Fig. 7 is atop plan'view of a modiication;V and n Fig.` 8 is a top plan view of another modiiication formed integralor as' a part of a stand or basin.

The shield shown in lf 1,.2`and'3 cornprises a frame 5 of substantially horseshoe or` U-shaped formation, shaped generally to the contour of the face around the edge of the hair. The frame 5 may be of sheet metal or any other suitable material and is preferably channelshaped in cross-section, as shown in F ig. 3, for a purpose which will hereinafter appear. A flat band, sheet or strips 6, preferably of rubber, although paper and other flexible materials are contemplated within the scope of my invention, is secured along its lower edge as by riveting, cementing or otherwise, to the inner flange 8 of the channel frame 5. The frame 5 shapes the band 6 generally to the contour of the face, the upper edge of band G delining an opening for the reception of the face, as shown at l0 (Fig. l), upon presenting the face to the band or the upper edge of the band to the face about the edge of the hair.

Adjacent the opposite end of band 6 the ends of channel frame 5 are pressed together, 'as shown at ll, to close the channel beyond the ends of the band, the ends of the channel frame projecting as shown to provide handles l2 which may be grasped in the hands to hold the shield manually in place, or secured in a sta-nd for supporting the shield. rlhe fra-me is preferably sufficiently springy or yieldable, so that when the face is presented to the upper edge of band 6 it will spread, if necessary to permit the band to conform closely to the face. The yie-ldable upper edge of the band will give sufficiently to conform closely or snugly to the different facecontours presented, and in fact the yieldability of the band itself will, in some instances, be suflicient without any yieldability of the frame 5.

In use, the upper edge of band 6 is applied to the face about the edge of the hair. This may be done simply by bending over the bowl or basin and supporting the shield manually or otherwise in position to receive the face or by presenting the shield to the face and then bending over. With the upper edge of the shield in snug engagement with the face, the water or fluid applied is directed down along the outside of band 6 away from the face and eyes and into the drain gutter formed along the lower edge of band 6 by frame 5. In rinsing, the head is usually inclined forwardly about as shown in l? ig. l, and the outer flange of channel frame 5 is therefore cut away at the front, as shown at l5, to permit the suds or other fluid to flow out of the front of the gutter and away from the face. Possible dripping from the edge of band 6 onto the face and into the eyes thereby prevented. lf the shield is inclined rearwardly when in use, the outlet opening may be at the rear or at any other suitable or desired point.

lt will now be apparent that the shield is of simple and inexpensive construction and that it may be applied after the head is soaped, without forcing the suds down onto the face and into the eyes. Furthermore, its use is simple and with no more effort than now required without a shield.

To the end of sanitation, l provide sanitary covers i6, preferably of paper or any other suitable material, one of which is slipped over the upper edge of band or strip 6 before each use. After use, the cover is removed and thrown away, a quantity being kept in stock so that a fresh one may be slipped on and a clean surface thereby presented to each face. rllhese covers may be of channel formation, as shown, to straddle the upper edge of band 5 and made up in strips of the proper length.

ln Fig. 6 l have shown a shield embodying my invention detachably and adjustably secured to. the bowl or basin 20 over which the head is washed `or rinsed. The shield comprises a frame 2l shown of channel formation with an outlet 23 at the front, as before, and a flexible band or strip 22 secured along .its lower edge to frame 2l, and projecting` upwardly therefrom to admit the face into engagement with its upper edge. The projecting ends 2l. of frame 2l are bent downwardly and telescope upon the upper ends of posts 25, the lower ends of which are hooked, as shown at 26, to engage the downturned flange 28 of bowl or basin 20. The hooked ends 26 of posts 25 are preferably provided with rubber tubes 2:30 or other suitable coverings so as not to mar the bowl which is usually enameled and highly finished.

Posts 25 are offset at 32 and a strip connecting these offset portions 32 carries a headed clamping srrew Clamping screw 35 threads through strip 34; and is provided with a rubbei or other yieldable head 36 for clamping engagement with the surface 38 of bowl 20. Screw clamps rods 25 and shield carried thereby securely in place, and its range of thread or adjustment allows proper accommodation to bowl rims of different dimensions. Sleeved ends 24 of frame 21 are secured in place on posts 25 by screws 40, which sfrews permit adjustment of the shield vertically and provide for securely clamping the same in adjusted posi* tion. The shield may of course be clamped into any other suitable stand instead of the bowl or basin over which the head is rinsed.

In the modification shown in Fig. .7, the channel frame e2 is of substantially oval formation closed at its opposite ends, as shown at lf3. is before, the flexible band or strip A is suitably secured to the frame, so as to conform thereto and projects upwardly therefrom to receive the face. A handle il5 which may of course be formed integrally with frame 42 instead of independently tl ereof, as shown, is provided for holding the shield manually or lllO `"riveted or otherwise suitably attached to Cil frame 42, and' at the same time serves to secure the adJacent ends of frame 42 and 'band or strip 44 together. A drain opening 46 is provided at the forward portion of channel frame 42.

In the embodimentv shown in Fig. 8 the shield is formed as an integral part of the bowl or basin 50 over which the head is Vwashed or rinsed, the frame 52 which supports the yieldable shield 53 being connected through arms 55 with bowl or basin 50. The bowl or basin 50 need not be large, and is provided in this case simply for use in shampooing or other treatment of the hair. As in the embodiment shown in Fig. 7, the shield is of closed oval formation, and projects upwardly from the frame to receive the face and conform to the face about the edge of the hair, yieldability of the upper edge of the shield permitting a close or snug fit against the face. l

A tube may be led from4 the discharge openings of the gutters of any of the devices to drain the fluid to any desired point. The sanitary covering may comprise simply sheets or strips of tissue paper folded over the upper edge of the shield.

rIhe provision of a shield formed to admit the face and to conform thereto about the edge of the hair, as distinguished from shields stretched overthe head as well as the gutter, supporting `and frame arrangement, and provision for mounting the device adjustably and detaohably, as well as the provision for forming the device as a part of the bowl or basin rand the sanitary cover are highly important aspects of my invention.

I do not intend to be limited to the details shown or described.

1. In a shield for use in the treatment of the hair, a flat shield member formed to admit the face and having sides for directing the substance applied to the hair away from the face and eyes.

2. In a shield for use in the treatment of the hair, a flat, pliable band formed to admit the face and having an edge conforming to the face about the lower edge of the hair and sides for directing the substance applied to the hair away from the face and eves.

3. In a shield for use in the treatment of the hair, a band formed to admit the face and having an upper edge conforming to the face about the lower edge of the hair and sides for directing the substance applied to the hair away from the face and eyes, and a gutter about the opposite edge of said band.

4. In a shampoo shield, the combination offa ,frame formed generally to the contourv of the 'face and a flexibleV band defining an opening for the reception of the face, said band having its lower edge attached to the frame and its upper edge conforming to the face about the lower edge of the hair.

In a shampoo shield, the combination of a flat, yieldable band defining an opening for the reception ofthe face, said band having its'upper edge conforming Vto the face about thelower edge of the hair, and a drain gutter about the lower edge. of said band. Y

6. In a shampooA shield, the con'ibination of a band defining an opening lfor the re-` ception of the face, said band having its upper edge'conform'ing to the face about the lower edge of the hair, and a frame about the lower edge of said band, said frame constituting a drain for the shields.

7.' Ina shield for use in the treatment of the hair, a flat, yieldable shield member formed to admit the face and having sides for directing the substance applied to the hair downwardly and forwardly away from the face and eyes.

8. A shampoo shield comprising a band disposed vertically on edge formed to admit and fit the forehead and sides of the face and a drain gutter about the lower edge of said band.

` 9. In a shield of the class described, the combination of a band adapted for applica` tion to the head, a V-shaped frame for said band having leg extensions beyond the band, said frame constituting a drain for the shield.

l0. In a shield ofthe class described, the combination of a flexible band disposed vertically on edge and formed .to admit the face, and means for supporting said band, said supporting means constituting a drain for the device.

11. In a shield of the class described, the combination of a thin, flat, pliable band disposed vertically on edge to admit and fitv the forehead and sides of the face, said band having a marginal edge for presentation to the face, and a removable sanitary .cover for said marginal edge.

12. In combination, a stand, a frame attached to said stand and formed generally to the contour of the face, and a flexible band carried by said frame and formed to admit the face, said frame vforming a drain at the botto-xn edge of the band.

13'. In combination, "a stand, ra shield comprising a frame formed generally to the contour of the face, yand a flexible band carried by said frame, and means for. detachably securing the shield to said stand, said frame forming a drain at the bottom edge of the band and having an outlet at the front.

14. In combination, a stand, a shield comprisingY a channelframe formed gener-l ally tothe-contour of the face, a flexible bandearried` by said frameand adapted to tit the face from forehead to chin,v and means for attaching the shield to said stand,

16. In a shield of the class described, theT combination of a U-shaped band of thin, pliablel material disposed on edge and adapted to fit the contour ofthe face at the forehead and sides, of a U-shaped Vfra-me for said band and forming a drain below its to-p edge, the sides of the frame eXtending beyond the sides of the band and the Jframe constituting a Adrain for the shield.

17. A shampoo shield comprising a flexible 'strip of material formed to tit the contour of the. face beneath the lower edge of the hair when bending over so as to drain suds and fluid matter away from the face and prevent access thereof to the eyes, nose and mouth, and a drain channell at the bottom edge ot' the strip at` the outside only and projecting outwardly therefrom.

18. A shampoo shield including a band formed to admit and conform to the face from underneath When bending over and haying its upper edge conforming to the forehead and sides of the rface with the face projecting into the band whereby the hair and top of the head vis exposed, said band adapted to direct substanceapplied to the hair away from the face and eyes, and a gutter at the bottom edgey of the band at the outside.A Y

In Witness whereof`l I lhereunto subscribe my name this eighth day ofFebruary, 1923.

kHENRY BURTON HOUSTON Certificate of Correction.

It is hereby Certified that in Letters Patent No. 1,524,863, granted February 3, 1925, upon the application of Henry Burton Houston, of Spokane, Washington, for an improvement in Shampoo Shields, an error appears in the printed specieation requiring correction as follows: Page 3, line 99, claim 9, for V-sha-ped read U-sutped; and that the said Letters Patent should be read with this eorreetion therein that the same may conform to the record of the case in the Patenty Office.

Signed and sealed this 24th day of March, A. D. 1925.

[SEAL] KARL FENNING,

Acting Commissioner of Patents, 

